by Ricky Packard Valkyrie , a World War II historical thriller that opened on Christmas, tells the story of the attempt to assassinate Hitler that occurred on July 20th, 1944. German Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg (played by Tom Cruise) leads a determined band of German officers who feel it is their duty to kill Hitler. [...]

by Thea Softing With her blonde hair, blue eyes and unusual name, Ingrid Gustafson is obviously a woman of Scandinavian descent. Although the instructional technology specialist was born in Shrewsbury Massachusetts, all four of her grandparents were Swedish, which is where she gets her Nordic looks. When asked if she can speak any Swedish, she [...]

by Stephanie Melvin  

by Ellen Donahue and Lane Bennett WESTBOROUGH – Twilight – mania has struck the nation. Roughly 17 million copies have sold so far, and the recent movie has raked in an estimated $35 million during its premier weekend. But does the book really deserve all of the hype that has accumulated around it?

by Ali Strand The Westborough High School Academic Decathlon team competed in its first competition on Saturday, November 22nd at Ashland High School. While the team was not able to move on to the state competition, as only the top three teams advance, the members came back to WHS with a goal accomplished and a [...]

by Myles Goldman Imagine during these winter months sitting in a big, comfy, navy chair by a warm fire. Better yet, picture yourself sitting in a black swivel chair by your computer typing nonstop as words eagerly pour out of your mind.  Now, the type of writing I’m referring to is not the English essay due next [...]